THE ULTIMATE WEEKEND OF SPORT IN NOOSA
Noosa, Queensland, Saturday, 31 May 2016: Nearly 4,000 enthusiasts participated in the Swim Noosa, Cycle Noosa and Run Noosa events at the 2016 Noosa Ultimate Sports Festival presented by Seven Sport.
Sporting fanatics soaked up the glorious Queensland weather and lifestyle while achieving their ultimate finish line goals, while thousands of event supporters lined the beachside town.
Elite runner, Jackson Elliott
“Noosa Ultimate is one of my favourite running weekends of the year. Noosa at this time of year is simply perfect. It’s a great course, fast, flat and no tight turns. There is something for everyone, swim, bike and run. It’s the ideal weekend away. I have been involved five times and it just keeps drawing me back each year.”
IRONMAN champion, Luke McKenzie
“Noosa offers the best training grounds, that’s why we call it home. To swim at Noosa, run in and around the Noosa National Park and ride around the Sunshine Coast hinterland is incredible. We love it and we love supporting events like this one. We love being involved.”
Run specialist, winner of the Run Noosa Half Marathon, Cassie Fien
“Great atmosphere, course and incredible vibe! I absolutely love this event.”
First cyclist to cross the finish line in the 160km Cycle Noosa event, Kurt Kulibab
“The Sunshine Coast and the new course is amazing, those roads are spectacular.”
The 160km Cycle Noosa course featured a tour through the picturesque hinterland townships of Pomona, Cooroy and Gympie, where there were several challenging climbs. There was also a 100km option for cyclists to clip in and enjoy the best of the Sunshine Coast.
Iasias Beyn, an Eritrean refugee came to Brisbane in September last year and broke the course record on Sunday taking the Run Noosa Half Marathon title in a slick 1hour3minutes (1:03:23)
“It was a great course! I hope to come back again.”
2016 event ambassador, Mark Beretta (Sunrise on 7)
“The whole weekend has been fantastic! It’s so well organised and it’s great to see so many people out enjoying all there is to offer. Noosa is a stunning location and a perfect place to host events like Noosa Ultimate Sports Festival presented by Seven Sport. I have loved being a part of it and so has my daughter Ava and we hope to be back!”
Television personality, Chris Brown
“I can’t think of a more perfect setting for a swim. It’s a great event and so well organised. That’s why I come back each year! It’s such a family friendly event and look at that location!”
V8 Supercar Driver, Will Davison
"Once again an awesome weekend here in Noosa, we were blessed with magic weather for the swim and cycle course. Wonderful atmosphere around town, love being a part of the positive vibes that the festival brings. Great challenge physically and mentally and once again I leave Noosa feeling energised. I look forward to being back again for Noosa Triathlon.”
Swim specialist, Mel Gorman
"I've always loved swimming at Noosa. It's such a beautiful beach and the Noosa Ultimate Sports Festival always provides a fantastic atmosphere. What better way to start your weekend than with a walk through the national park and a swim around the headland!”
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